Gamblers kill Papua police officer

Police officer Brig. Asriadi was stabbed and killed
as he tried to disperse a gambling group at Youtefa Market
in Abepura, Jayapura on Wednesday.Asriadi, a member of
the Tanah Hitam Police precinct’s motorcycle unit, and his
colleague Brig. Samsul Huda, who attended the scene, were
reportedly stoned and chased by around 100 gamblers. The
officers fled and attempted to hide in a kiosk at the
market.

“But unfortunately, Asriadi fell down and was
mobbed and stabbed by the gamblers,” said Herman, a trader
at the market.Samsul, who tried to help Asriadi, was
also stabbed. The gamblers grabbed Samsul’s weapon and
ammunition before fleeing the scene. Samsul was rushed to
Bhayangkara Police Hospital.

Papua Police spokesman Snr.
Comr. Pudjo Sulistyo said police were still searching for
the gamblers that stole the police weapon.Pudjo added
that a man was found dead near the gambling venue. “We are
still identifying the victim and the cause of the
death.”

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